Historical Events
- Albert Spalding invests $800 to start sporting goods company, manufacturing first official baseball, tennis ball, basketball, golf ball and football
Famous Birthdays
- William Tedmarsh, British silent movie actor (Two Beds and No Sleep), born in London, England (d. 1937)
Famous Deaths
- Gino Capponi, Italian marquis, literary and Premier of Toscane, dies at 83
Died in 1876 1876 Highlights
About February 3, 1876
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 148 years, 2 months and 20 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Aquarius
